Aretha Franklin - It Hurts Like Hell (from Waiting to Exhale - Original Soundtrack)

[@shawnwells2095]

Just Lost My Mother on 1/30/2025:And Hurts Like Hell Keep My Family In Your Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Queen Elizabeth 🙏 We Love 😘 You

[@marblesixtyone6780]

If you're mature enough this song will help you understand that a person's love and heart aren't made to play with.

[@entyc_nm5493]

All these songs remind me of my mom she died two years ago. I miss her so much. My dad didnt treat her well and all these songs just remind me of my childhood and seeing her heartbreak she deserved so much more!

[@BthoWms]

Sorry to hear that your Mom wasn't treated well by your dad. I advocate to young women to get out of bad relationships when they are not respected and loved. Our children should see love being lavished on us and their memories should not haunt them like this is haunting you. Know that you brought love into her life and a lot of times women stay with the man because they think it is for the children. Children would be happy away from all of the verbal and physical abuse, whoredom, alcoholism, etc. For your Mom: Keeping Resting in Jesus' arms until he returns. Praying for you to find peace in knowing that she is okay now.

[@entyc_nm5493]

Thank you so very much💜💜

[@Essence2785]

I'm so sorry! This is the exact reason I left my husband. I couldn't bare to have my children see me hurting, depressed, mad all the time. Thank you so much for sharing, this helped me to know I made the right decision. Many blessings, and again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@coconfa4432]

Sorry for ur loss! Ur mom rest in heaven. No more mistreat from ur father.

[@entyc_nm5493]

Thank all of you so much. I know Shes finally at peace now

[@charltonkendrick8701]

She sung this song to your soul. It's impossible to hear this song without feeling something.

[@michellecoleman6492]

I can relate. When you love someone and they just break your heart and no care in the world that they hurt you! Just a laugh in your face or so cold! God thank you for allowing me to overcome the hurt!

[@Prettinailsrock]

When she said “it’s nothing funny if it’s killing u” I felt that

[@TheMsmoomoomama]

Man 😢

[@KashundaConyers]

I felt that too!

[@LarryPierre]

❤​@@TheMsmoomoomama

[@KeyNicholson]

Man

[@MonishaJefferson]

@@Prettinailsrock i definitely felt that part it really do hurt when you love someone so much I gave the relationship everything and he was the one who cheated

[@FearLessPower]

No one can deliver a song like her. Only one Aretha.

[@mariesims9671]

Yes Indeed Sing It Aunt ReRe

[@CHIEFLONGWINDIAM.]

ONLY, 1.........................THE GODDESS , RIP!!!!!!

[@d.l.franklin4029]

I'm scared to truly try and love again. As much as I want it, I'm paralyzed by fear of hurt, pain, rejection and deceit.😢

[@SynHong-h2n]

Me too ...

[@brandontyson3873]

Amen bro I'm with you and I understand you

[@vannahnewton3013]

Same but we have to be strong and not let what happen in our past stop the what may be beauty in our future

[@jlovinginJesus1105]

Pray and trust God to reveal to you the woman that He has for you, love hurts sometimes 😢😢. I've loved twice in relationship's, both men betrayed my trust, after the relationship's was over, I loved them still, was there whenever they were sick, until they passed 💔. Love one's and friends pass away 💔 that we love, and that hurts, but we must continue to love, don't fear to love and be loved ❤️. I pray that you receive the healing in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ, and find true love again. Many blessings to you sir!❤🙏🏽

[@burgbound34]

🐔

[@wandabrewer9876]

Lord heal my heart from continuous heartbreak

[@phecidagivens1987]

what did you do??

[@nikaearp1422]

Praying For Your Healing And Peace

[@Taradise34]

Pray for the strength to stop allowing it

[@felicemiranda450]

It will heal love

[@nokuzola1sokhela159]

🫂

[@chopduke6452]

I pray my babies NEVER endure da 💔heartbreaks I have🤞🏾

[@kokowashington-rice5997]

❤❤❤❤

[@jacquelyndobson1365]

That is L8FE Mama!

[@jacquelyndobson1365]

Just make sure rhey walk with JESUS!

[@loveyouthemost88]

Same !!!!❤

[@dinablamoh1362]

Listening to this song brings me a sad memory of my lost love ❤️😘 Umar I love and really missed you, but rest in the arms of Jesus.😢😢

[@tiffanybanks6129]

I lost my boyfriend of 13 years 03.25.23 I played this song and broke down. I loved him so much. We fought, loved again, separated and loved over and over again. I can go on but God. He just didn't understand why I loved him so much. Always us Tif n Rabbit ❤

[@thebiblestudiousa]

because you knew love. now grieve in joy. God's got you.

[@ayanapatterson1191]

I definitely understand I lost my heart of 13 years 4/3/23 his birthday is coming up and I’m just all over the place

[@cobyhearns4667]

IT HURTS LIKE HELL THAT WE LOST MICHAEL JACKSON, WHITNEY HOUSTON, ARETHA FRANKLIN, PRINCE, LUTHER VANDROSS AND MANY OTHER GREATS!!! 😞😥😥😥💔💔💔💔💔 I BELIEVE THEY WERE SENT HERE FOR THEIR PURPOSE AND WHEN IT WAS A COMPLETED THEY WERE CALLED HOME!! THEY LEFT THEIR GIFTS HERE TO CONTINUE ENJOYING AND LIVING OUR LIVES!!!! IK THEY WOULDN'T WANT US TOO BE SAD!

[@Lovedbygod8]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brenda9410]

💔❤

[@ermawaters164]

My Lord this heart is a tear jerker. It remains me of all the pain and unhappiness I faced in my lifetime. I will always this song close to heart Rip Aretha you were one of the great ones. I love you forever.🎉❤😢😊

[@Bertha2253]

True😢

[@angelamyrick8411]

And to add to an excellent list.....my grandmother. I miss her so much.

[@bh6360]

I cry every time I hear this gem of a cut by Ms.Franklin.Rest in Heaven !

[@drewmoss7449]

Especially toward the end she was feeling it!!!!

[@kayh5884]

Me too

[@tianamcgruder8677]

Rest In Peace Queen ❤️

[@tianamcgruder8677]

FACTS!

[@tanclarkplusclark1590]

Lost my 2 best friends 1 week apart 2/8/23 2/15/23 Missing them both... 😢

[@blackbutterfly1785]

I’m so sorry for your heartbreak 😭 heartbreak brought me here too. These songs help us feel so we can heal 💔

[@tanclarkplusclark1590]

@@blackbutterfly1785 thank you I appreciate you beyond.. Prayers Beyond for us both...

[@ronaldwitherspoon3025]

I listen to these type of songs just to revisit a very painful time in my life. And then, I come back; feeling proud of myself for making it through. You couldn't BREAK me!

[@janiceharmon1025]

Me TOO

[@marquitaadams4660]

Same❤️

[@MitchHennessy]

💯🎯✊🏾

[@brenda9410]

❤️

[@truenhonest]

Me too, only makes us stronger, peace & love xx

[@farrellwatson1428]

This is a hell of a song! Babyface is an excellent song writer. R.I.P. Aretha. 😰

[@jakecooper299]

babyface

[@shamisop.chiota1922]

babyface

[@Barbiee12]

When you know you give it all your best 🥺💔🎯

[@albertamosley5120]

It hurts so bad... especially when you given it your all.

[@LuthandoSibisi-y7q]

WHO IS LISTENING TO THIS IN 2025

[@tshepisodiale-y6j]

🙋‍♀️2025 still love the song ❤❤

[@kadianhylton4943]

Right now..

[@melissadenise78]

Always listening 🎧

[@Eddie-su5no]

❤ this song so deep forever... I'm here

[@starbeauty672]

She killed this especially the ending

[@leonardsmith7890]

😔You would never think that love would hurt so bad.Not even from your own family😔

[@Ermwhtthesigma923]

😑😪😞

[@kikifrazier3613]

🎯💔💔

[@avaperry3714]

❤

[@susannewman141]

There’s nobody better to sing this she sang this like a queen of soul

[@jamessmallwood5061]

I agree 💯

[@wesjazz7117]

Absolutely Amen

[@tianamcgruder8677]

REST IN THE SWEETEST PEACE QUEEN 😇

[@therovashere]

I could never play this song soft in my car. It had to be loud. Before going into the studio, just me myself and I in my car. Usually. One morning this lady walked up to me, and begged me to sit with me in the car. She just sat there and sobbed. I was out of my depth not knowing what this was all about. So I gave her the CD. I wish I knew what was hurting her. COVID has come and gone and I have never seen her since. I hope Aretha healed her and her pain. It made me Love and Appreciate my Wife more.

[@angelasolomon640]

I cried reading this. Sometimes no words need to be said.

[@dr.gregmarco6241]

True indeed, amen!

[@cassandrathomas3902]

You can really hear the clarity of Aretha's voice, her range and unique vocal style, on this version, without all the instruments.

[@jenniferjohnson3407]

This song hits me the sane every time 🥲

[@hoshimaruhajime7933]

Same

[@rockmoss7845]

Wooo Chile deep down when u drop to your knees pain 🙏🏾

[@jenniferjohnson3407]

@@rockmoss7845yes 😔

[@Meows504]

She cried on this song.

[@earthangelsandi8191]

I’m sure she did, I feel her pain in this song, it HURTS SO MUCH, UNBEARABLE!!!

[@shantelford59]

No way she didn't.. can't even listen to it without crying

[@bebejoy4090]

I went through a very painful separation with the Father of my children that i am currently trying to heal from after 14 years.I pray that God takes this pain from me please 😢😢😢😢please

[@mulengachisela6677]

Sending hugs and lots of love x

[@VanceDanielle1]

Me to your not alone❤

[@truenhonest]

Stay strong, the pain will ease trust me , I've been there, but I'm happy now , thank you Lord, ❤

[@ButterflyQueene07]

Here's a hug 🫂 to show that I care. 🤗

[@avaperry3714]

❤❤

[@AntionetteFlenoy]

Who listening 2024😢

[@shavonnie2106]

Watching “Waiting to Exhale” right now. 😢 Still as beautiful and gut wrenching as ever. Much life has gone bye. Still one of my absolute favorite movies ever. Seems kinda silly to continue watching it knowing I’m going to get all in my feelings. 🤭 9-18-24……. Guess I’ve learned my ability to carry on has majorly increased. Only son passed. Husband passed. My number one person on earth passed unexpectedly. God is good and his Mercy and Grace is the key to survival. Still hurts . 💙💫💜💫💙

[@bereatha1]

10/6/2024

[@magdelinem6962]

28/10/24❤️🙋🙌👌👏

[@larrycarswell7713]

😂🎉😂

[@angiemaniaciskatingfan723]

Me

[@markdrinkwater1508]

The greatest voice in recording history. She has no rival.

[@maropanyanamokgotho6611]

Baby face understood our human emotions and channeled that through his masterful lyrical composing and selecting best singers. Great 👌👌👌👌

[@ReKluse1]

Always brings me to tears! Ever since 1995. These words and the delivery are so accurate brought me to tears when I was 12. Even now I'm happy/content. Same affect because her voice is so beautiful. I relate to every word since age 12. Not just romance but family etc..

[@pamelabailey4009]

❤

[@naomihunter9412]

I think I was around the same age when I heard this and my mom was dying at the time. Very emotional to hear this

[@lilmommaobama]

Queen Aretha almost made me throw my shoe at the phone…she sang her face off!!! I felt every word of this classic 🔥

[@beverlystallworth2283]

GOD BLESS YOU AND TRY TO STAY GROUNDED IN “””JESUS””” 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@robinwaller2418]

This brings back so much pain. Jesus

[@IreyanaSimone]

Such a beautiful song every time I hear this song I get really teary-eyed I loss my 18 yr old only son 2 yrs ago 🥲 I miss him so much!!!

[@pamelabailey4009]

🙏🏾❤

[@OMichelle]

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Ermwhtthesigma923]

❤❤❤

[@YahsLife]

Sending love

[@TheresaFoltin-yw9gj]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@misterbee66]

The greatest female singer in mainstream music, Ms. Aretha Franklin.

[@tanishamcdonala3181]

still listening 2/2024 bless all us here supporting bless our paths in jesus christ name amen.

[@patricebelton9465]

Amen

[@kiawc3388]

Amen

[@omniking2961]

Amen

[@stacygarner1271]

Amen...I have 2 play diz almost everyday 😢💯🙏🏽😭

[@MariaSensley]

Same 2 you

[@sportymp3797]

Life is a journey that no one can predict what's gonna happen next

[@yvonneperry-m2q]

So true x

[@Pistons2024]

Someone cutting onions 🧅 up in here 😢

[@curvygoddess8172]

Bruh Shut up!😪😪

[@tamarafranklin2896]

Bwahahahaha! 💯

[@Hellkattt_501]

i love this song in 2024!!! everything hurts like hell

[@starbeauty672]

My Loving Dad passed away two years ago and I Love and miss him so very much that pain of losing him hurts like hell. Rest on my Angel Daddy see you in Heaven someday Loving GOD through Loving JESUS CHRIST willingly. 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@SbahleNtuli-kl7zu]

Oooh this song 😢

[@MsSparkle-eu2rs]

The man I loved an was waiting to marry walked out an married somebody he didn’t know that well, yeah!!! I feel a thousand miles from happiness

[@jamessmallwood5061]

Only my favorite female singer of all time could sing this song 🎵

[@phenol3696]

Aretha was beyond mere talent. She sang from the deepest recesses of the human soul RIP

[@uriyahbonafide4194]

I agree!!

[@jamessmallwood5061]

Yessss she did I loved her voice and cried like a baby when she died I watched the entire service on TV

[@yungjamir]

RIP Aretha Franklin! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@JosephRussel-u2f]

I lost my wife two years ago I'm saved and celebate and I'm gods man I'm crying for my wife to please come but I must fight on I'll press twords the mark I have learned how to denigh ourselves amen

[@thendanymaluleke6478]

GOD IS YOUR STRENGTH

[@starbeauty672]

It’s sad in 2023 the World is still feeling like this true Love only comes from the Loving Living Almighty GOD through Loving JESUS CHRIST. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇😇😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@donnaford1969]

You feel a thousand miles from happiness…. I feel that not felt but feel that

[@gasunshine411]

And to think she did this in 1 take! None like her.

[@Anesu007]

oh wow

[@gasunshine411]

@Sam Yaza Yep Babyface said it during the Instagram Waiting to Exhale "anniversary show". I came straight away to hear the wonderfulness of that moment.

[@crissyredd9415]

@@gasunshine411 Where can I see that at?

[@stclarewalters9168]

Wow!

[@nesq4104]

Wow. The Queen is known for not waisting anyone's time.

[@starbeauty672]

My soul got lost in this song boy this woman was beyond talented

[@jrcross6664]

Me 2024. In the hospital. Trying to figure out how to stop my bladder from bleeding. They just removed the cancer off my bladder so everything is in Jesus hands. That’s where I’m at. So yeah this SONG. I feel so alone

[@ShylaBerry918]

No matter how alone you may feel, please keep reminding yourself that you have God on your side and he's right alongside you. I send you love and prayers here from Oklahoma. Keep your head up and take life one day at a time. 💜🙏🏽😉

[@samkelisiwejennetgina434]

Hey, you are not alone. This part of your journey. He'll never leave nor forsake you. Your faith is strength, hold on tight. A year ago this time, I was recovering from a liver transplant. Now, it seems like a lie. You are going to make it. Keep listening to the beautiful music ❤

[@michellebirchfield9598]

I'm sorry love I dont know you however I'm sending love, light and the fuck whatever you need right now. Me.

[@ButterflyQueene07]

You're not alone. I'm here, sweetie. ❤🫂🤗

[@jilliannarrington649]

Whewwww what a song ❤ still here in 2024

[@curvygoddess8172]

Omg I remember this one! Pierces the soul!! My god R.I.P mama

[@marciamurray2777]

You'll look out the window and be able to see the forest through the trees And realize you're over it You'll be free of the pain I love this song I must be on one of my favorite. Iists

[@mshappythomas4693]

Its always there inside of you It shows in everything you do 2021

[@roycehammond4061]

Love this old school music and brings my good memories

[@marythomas6910]

When i lost my daughter on 11-05-23 this really hurted so bad. Love you so much. Annie Thomas ❤️❤️❤❤😢

[@lesliejpinkney3109]

I miss my daughters. I wasn't the best Mama. I Love YOU and I pray and hope for understanding. I know I didn't give YOU the best of me BUT if given the chance, YOU WILL see the love that I OWE YOU!! ♥️♥️♥️ Jessica Alice and Cameryn Alexandra, I pray that you'll forgive me one day ♥️♥️

[@ashleydoe2806]

“ I know if there’s any chance for us to find our happiness, we’ve got to learn to let it go” 😢😢😢😢😢 wow

[@jojo-l7431]

Whenever I’m experiencing pain especially from a relationship this soundtrack has always gotten me through. Married for close to 20yrs and was recently dealt a painful blow. Life is so unpredictable and unfair but I have to trust in God I can’t do this by myself ❤️❤️

[@kokowashington-rice5997]

Praying for you ❤

[@Anesu007]

Deep song....

[@drewmoss7449]

One of those songs that hits deep! Can bring you to tears.

[@mekiabrooks3319]

"There's nothing funny if it's killing you"💔🥺

[@nostalgialady8752]

I had this song on repeat while laying in bed crying. I miss both my mama and daddy they were my backbones in life. I miss them so much but I’m a stronger woman now. The pain is eased. Rest well in heaven to the queen of soul and my parents.😢💔🥲❤️‍🩹💖✝️🙌🏾

[@kokowashington-rice5997]

❤❤❤❤it will ok

[@trishshahtegardens]

Grief is the cost of Love. Sometimes the pain is just to much. That's right, Are. No one knows pain like a Black woman.

[@kokowashington-rice5997]

The one statement that ive learned to be true is "Time Heals all Wounds" Give it TIME ❤❤❤❤

[@mskaneful]

It hurts like hell and you suck it up and move on. Easier said than done but it’s reality. ❤😂

[@marciamurray2777]

This is one of the most beautiful songs. It expresses exactly how it feels. Aretha wasn't singing about something she knew nothing about. ❤❤

[@vonhunter9914]

My girl and I are going thru it rn she sent this to me and I'm in my feelings cause I love her so much .. 💓 I just want us back

[@earthangelsandi8191]

Don’t let something you LOVE GO!!!, go and get her, it’s so HARD TO HAVE TRUE TRUE TRUE LOVE, if you and her FIT, FIGHT FOR YOUR DIVINE LOVE!!!

[@mulengachisela6677]

I hope you made it back to each other x

[@arianelewis2311]

That “Here We Are The 2 Of Us” so full of love so lil trust, dying for some tenderness we’re too afraid to take a stand 🥹❤️

[@makedacampbell7983]

Thinking of my mom miss her so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢 RIP ROSEMARIE

[@brucearchie8354]

There was only one Aretha! Amazing talent! She sings and you feel it in your soul....R.I.P Queen.

[@natalie651]

Kenny Babyface Edmonds - thank you for making the 90s and my childhood so great with your amazing talent.

[@tracyjames2397]

2023 AND I FELT THIS…..SO I HAD TO LET GO…..I LOVE ME MORE

[@SherikaFord]

Reminds me of my husband who has passed away 4 months ago.

[@cedricbuford532]

So much conviction in her voice!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shitikigriffin]

It does hurt like hell I lost my husband of 24 years together and married for 17 years till God call him home in 2021

[@sancm8898]

My eyes get watery at the 3:33 mark the way she hit that emotion note very sad song she did

[@tonymcneil978]

"Here we are the two of us, so full of love, so little trust."

[@LetreseJones]

I lost my mom 5 years ago an i had this great man by my side. He was their for all the heartache. I love him so much an even tho we ain't together anymore i just wish him well. I love you J.T with all my heart an soul. You was there for me an my kids when i lost the love of my life. Sorry yall for venting but God put this soul in my life for a reason. Llmmomma

[@KashundaConyers]

The lyrics are so real! It hurts like HELL, that is the way it feels!

[@kimr.5149]

This album is everything ❤

[@zanewatkins6690]

One of Aretha's greatest songs! Thanks to her and Baby Face one of the greatest songwriters ever. RIHP Aretha❤

[@Brenda-pm6gs]

All this songs reminds me of my beautiful daughter Kesi Adanne, she passed 2 yrs. ago May 4 2021, I miss her so very very much. She was the joy and love of my life.. She died from liver cancer. Rest in peace Kesi, I love you.. 😢😢Til we meet again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelaspringfield5584]

This song is one of those songs that makes you think and feel all of the emotions you have kept inside. Sometimes it’s really just complicated. There’s not always a simple answer to every situation. When you want to do what’s best for an individual.

[@tiffanymoss3987]

“Love was always supposed to be Something wonderful to me To watch it grow inside yourself To feel your heart beside itself”… such innocence… I cry every time I hear this song

[@edwardhill1279]

I have been listening to Queen Aretha Franklin all my life..My relatives loves her..she has been a fixture in our family for as long as I can remember..she really brings it on this track so much it brings me to tears when I hear it which is often because I love the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack it's one of the best ever made along with Cooley High and Superfly to name a few..Rest In Peace Aretha Franklin

[@MariaSensley]

This means so much to me. 😢

[@madibamagoro5046]

Maturity and wisdom are born from pain, but, it pains to go through pain. No (hu)man is supposed to be hurt or feel pain. Its a choice. Those who understand pain understand the will of fighting. Amen.

[@lakendrajones8449]

You feel a thousand miles from happiness. This me right now❤

[@kkaren06]

This song reminds me of myself when I had the wrong people in my life. Now, looking back on it in 2024, it tells me that I'm a strong person.

[@kennedisanders4320]

For Aretha to have come out of retirement and recorded this song. She ate for this

[@larmeshasanders2550]

This song will take you through so many emotions..... Aretha we thank you for the memories ❤😘🎶

[@Victorhlwai]

😢it really hurts like hell ,that am only knowing this song now 2024 ... As am living this for the next generation to can listen to this ❤

[@laveahlovee7240]

😂

[@RowGottie]

It's hurts when you really put your all into something and just look at you like nothing 😢❤😢

[@dianel.henderson4408]

WENT HERE AFTER HEARING - AINT NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING- BOTH SUNG BY ARETHA FRANKLIN- THESE TWO HAVE THE SAME INSTRUMENTAL VIBE (STRINGS) ON BOTH👊🏾👌🏾❤️

[@jamesweaver7349]

Aretha Franklin ❤ had one of the most beautiful voices I love this song

[@silverman6888]

난 한국인이지만 아레사 플랭클린의 가창력은 정말 영혼을 뚫어버리는 그 무엇이 있다. 대단한 가수다

[@myoungpyo1507]

동감